Roger Samuel Wright , age 84, of Arlington, VA, formerly of Franklin, WV, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Halquist Inpatient Center in Arlington, VA. He was born on November 29, 1934, in Romney, WV, the son of the late Snively Samuel and Armeda (Willis) Wright.

Mr. Wright graduated from High School in 1952 in Harrisonburg, VA and was a member of the Entry Mountain AME Church in Franklin. He had worked for Bell Construction in Alexandria, VA, and owned and operated a furniture business. Roger was a Veteran of the US Air Force, where he served as Sergeant and a Paramedic.

Mr. Wright is survived by: his companion of 36 years, Lisa J. Layden of Arlington, VA; a son, Lamonte Wright and Robin Wright, daughter-in-law, of Stafford, VA; a sister, Ruth Edison of Wellsville, OH; 6 grandchildren, Ameer Wright, Malika Wright, Raaqim Wright, Tiana Newman, Lamonte Newman, Ashley Battle; 4 great-grandhildren, Tanay, Taiya, Layla, and Taylor; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: 2 brothers, Bill Fisher, Kenny Wright; and a sister, Rosetta Anderson.

Mr. Wright's family will receive friends on Saturday, May 25, 2019, 1-2 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Rob Borror and Chip Willis officiating. Interment will be in the Willis Family Cemetery in Franklin, with Military Honors conducted by the Pendleton County Veterans Honor Guard and Joint Base Andrews Base Honor Guard. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.